Pensioner had her handbag stolen after getting off bus

A pensioner had her handbag stolen after getting off the bus in Edinburgh. The 87-year-old had alighted the number 19 Lothian Bus at Crewe Toll just after 6pm on Saturday when the robbery occurred. She was walking alone down Boswall Parkway when a man ran past her and grabbed her bag. The man was white, thin and wearing dark clothes. Lothian and Borders Police want to speak to anyone who saw the theft. A police spokesman said: "This incident happened very quickly and took the victim by surprise. "Fortunately she was uninjured and we are now conducting local enquiries to identify the male responsible. "Anyone who was in the area yesterday evening and remembers seeing anything suspicious, or who has information that can assist with our investigation is asked to contact police immediately." Anyone with information can contact police on 0131 311 3131 .